Signs of Neglect or Abuse

Reporting child abuse is everyone’s responsibility. Children need us to pay attention to some of the common warning signs of child abuse and neglect. If you suspect that a child is being abused please call the local department of social services in your area.

A child might be potentially experiencing physical abuse if he or she:

Has frequent injuries or unexplained bruises, welts or cuts or explanation is incongruent to the injury

Has injuries that appear to have a pattern such as marks form a hand or a belt